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When a clue is enclosed in quotes, it is often a familiar quotation or title containing an underscore. The underscore indicates a missing word or words that must be filled in by the solver, which will be the clue's answer. If, however, the clue contains no missing words -- for example, "Egad!" or "I can't believe I ate the whole thing!" or "Forget about it!" -- the answer will be a similar expression or interjection. What confuses most novice puzzle solvers are the clues with question marks. The question mark indicates that the clue is far-fetched or has an unusual interpretation, or that the answer is a pun or play on words. Metal worker is a straightforward clue that is not the same as Metal worker? The answer to the former could be machinist, tinner, founder, or blacksmith, whereas the answer to the latter will be more eccentric -- robot or automaton, for example. It can mean many things. One would be it is quoting a famous or wellknown saying. Another could mean its exemplifying it, like when we coin a phrase in speech or want to make a strong point. It also could be wanting you to think out side the box of the original clue and use other words in clue to get to answer. I do the NY Times and my daily two/weekly and have found that they try to trick you and get your brain really thinking.
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What does an asterisk mean beginning a crossword clue?
The clue is related to the crossword title
How do you get crossword answer?
To get crossword puzzle answers you look at the numbered clues and find out what they mean and what matchs the clue then you put your answer to the clue in its numbered space
What does sth mean in a crossword puzzle clue?
jib
What does gp mean in a crossword clue?
In most crosswords, a gp in lowercase in a clue means group.
What does clecho mean?
"clue echo" for crossword aficianados, wherein one clue is repeated later in the puzzle.
Crossword clue for welsh rabbit?
The crossword clue for the Welsh rabbit is the hare.
When was The Clue in the Crossword Cipher created?
The Clue in the Crossword Cipher was created in 1967.
What does the clue warm embrace mean in a crossword puzzle?
hug, cuddle
What is the ISBN of The Clue in the Crossword Cipher?
The ISBN of The Clue in the Crossword Cipher is 0-448-09544-0.
What does it mean when a crossword clue pref?
Pref means a prefix, so "tetrad prefix" might be "quad."
What does ejest mean?
Had a hard time figuring this out. It means spew! It was a crossword puzzle clue.
What does it mean when a crossword clue has a period?
It usually means an abbreviation and indicates that the answer wants to be abbreviated as well.
